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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-16-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 729
Posted By BRIAN123
flapping sound, emergency cable?

I have a 1990 sl500 with 120K miles on it. Last week I had my local guy put on 4 Bridgestone 960 pole tires
and do a state inspection. He tells me I need an idler are repair, the kit $125 + 4 hours...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-01-2009, 08:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 923
Posted By BRIAN123
odometer stopped

The odometer stopped working on my 1990 500sl. The resettable mileage counter had stopped about a year ago, only going about 5/10th . That I can live with, not a big deal.

Two years ago I...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 11-02-2008, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,699
Posted By BRIAN123
I had a guy come out with some sort of torch and...

I had a guy come out with some sort of torch and bar of metal, $49 a wheel. That was over 2 years ago, still look perfect.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-31-2008, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Posted By BRIAN123
love that commercial. sent via blackberry,...

love that commercial.
sent via blackberry, attending PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES Championship parade/ about 1,000,000 fans.

Why do they call them the Tampa Bay Rays when they are from St....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-02-2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,127
Posted By BRIAN123
It's just a function of pressure. I was able to...

It's just a function of pressure. I was able to pry it up gently when I got a finger nail under it. It was difficult till I got that first little bit of seperation. Passing thought in my head...Since...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-06-2008, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 965
Posted By BRIAN123
Question Time to change my oil?

How often should I have my oil changed? 1990 500SL 115,000 miles. I put on maybe 4000 a year, short trips of 3-5 miles every day. I used the dealership for service and the oil changes. The sticker...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-05-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,011
Posted By BRIAN123
My 1990 500 SL had a high temp on the cluster,...

My 1990 500 SL had a high temp on the cluster, never overheated or lost fluid. I read that the resistors or some connection can go faulty. Once I replaced the whole cluster ( had some spedo problems...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-02-2008, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,386
Posted By BRIAN123
Unknown red/blue Button

Whats it do? I never noticed two buttons , in the center of the dash air vents. One red, the other blue. I intutivetly understand that red is heat and blue is cold but what is the function? Are the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-09-2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By BRIAN123
Bingo! I am a little disapointed that I have...

Bingo! I am a little disapointed that I have nothing left to research or to purchase.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-08-2008, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By BRIAN123
Inside trunk lid clip?

In an effort to keep my 1990 500sl as close to perfect as I can, What is this clip for? Inside the trunk lid, one black plastic clip. It looks like 1/2 inch wide and something snaps into it. Wind...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-02-2008, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,266
Posted By BRIAN123
AC miracle!

It’s a miracle! I have had a 1990 SL500 for about 2 years. The AC never worked. My indy wanted no part of it after an hour of diagnosis. While at the dealership for a few minor items I had them look...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-19-2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,790
Posted By BRIAN123
1990 500SL 114K , daily driver, $0 money put into...

1990 500SL 114K , daily driver, $0 money put into it this year ( except for 2 oil changes). I bought it for $10, put $6k into it 2006. What else could i drive for $16k and feel like $1,000,000? I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-17-2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 916
Posted By BRIAN123
Heavy exaust smell

My 1990 500Sl , 107k, has a very heavy exaust smell. It runs good, good mpg & starts everytime. The idle is rough when cold. I do notice when I clean it the rear bumper in the exaust area has a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-17-2008, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,756
Posted By BRIAN123
You have to yank it hard enough to dislodge it...

You have to yank it hard enough to dislodge it but so hard to rip the wires attached. Mine ( 1990 500SL ) also got gunky. Scrubed it with paint remover, primed and repainted. Now it looks perfrect,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-28-2007, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,510
Posted By BRIAN123
Cost of a tune-up?

What should I expect to pay for a tune-up ?
Indy VS Stealership
basic VS more than I need

My 1990 500sl , 107k, runs just fine, good accelleration, starts every time, non smoker, good mpg (...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-28-2007, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 907
Posted By BRIAN123
Tap it with a finger when high ( not you, the...

Tap it with a finger when high ( not you, the temp), if it falls it may just be a bad connection/ground/temp.
Do a search here, some specific info about that issue. I had the same problem, very...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-27-2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By BRIAN123
Looks "ok" from here. I just replaced me 1990...

Looks "ok" from here. I just replaced me 1990 500sl grill for $795. :behead:

What did you pay for it?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-23-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,405
Posted By BRIAN123
CLUSTER CAME FROM POTAMIC-GERMAN auto parts ...

CLUSTER CAME FROM POTAMIC-GERMAN auto parts
http://www.mbpartsonline.com/
Problem was I called 30 yards and distrubitors till I found it. Even at Potamic I called every few weeks for months till...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-23-2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,405
Posted By BRIAN123
The cluster on my 1990 500sl, 67k, was haunted....

The cluster on my 1990 500sl, 67k, was haunted. Speed was off, temp gauge was tempermental and needed tapping to show corect temp and the lights flashing when turn signal was in use.
Repairs cost...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-23-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 879
Posted By BRIAN123
slow window fix, mabey

When I replaced the center console in my 1990 500sl, I got a double bonus. Before reinstalling the switches I cleaned them up a little. While testing the connections before I put everything back...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-06-2007, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By BRIAN123
$1000.00 to replace/update headlights? I thought...

$1000.00 to replace/update headlights? I thought I was nuts :confused:
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-25-2007, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,402
Posted By BRIAN123
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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-24-2007, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,402
Posted By BRIAN123
gonna try tomarrow to see if any diffrence, my...

gonna try tomarrow to see if any diffrence, my guess is needs to crank 1 time to start the 2nd time
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-24-2007, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 983
Posted By BRIAN123
Post Ticking Sound

WHO: 1990 500SL , 107K
WHAT: ticking sound
WHEN: when engine is off, lasts a hour or so
WHERE: I think from ABS module
WHY:
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-24-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,402
Posted By BRIAN123
Cold Start

My 1990 500SL , 107k , never starts the first time in the morning. Second time , every time I turn the key VOROOM, starts just fine. When warmed up, one crank is all it needs.
The two tries do not...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-23-2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,752
Posted By BRIAN123
On my 1990 500SL I tried 10 times, on the 11th it...

On my 1990 500SL I tried 10 times, on the 11th it just poped off. My finger nails must have grown just enough to be able to grab it. Once the seal was broken I just rocked it back and forth pulling...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-11-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 34,631
Posted By BRIAN123
Sales, never had a steady paycheck in my adult...

Sales, never had a steady paycheck in my adult life. I started out in print advertising. Since 1998 I have been in the Merchant Account Industry. Every time you use your credit card at one of my...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-06-2007, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,351
Posted By BRIAN123
Talking thanks J.P.

That tap did the trick just fine. What a relief!! Now I can go in and try to fix it when my fingers defrost. At lease now I do not have to worry every time I drive it. Tapping brings it down to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-06-2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,351
Posted By BRIAN123
Temp Guage Jumps

My temp gauge needle flickers. Dead cold it reads 40, most of driving time it is around 80, and then it jumps between 80, 90 & 100. Sometimes it is pinned at 120. It never overheats or has any fluid...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-01-2007, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 945
Posted By BRIAN123
plastic glue choices

I have been looking for a grill for my 1990 500 SL for months. A new one is about $850 , that’s too much money and too easy. When I looked at the grill for 10th time I think I could salvage it. The...
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